Assistant Site Manager in PR1

Energy Jobline ZR; Preston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece are seeking an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a large residential development in Preston. You will work with the Site Manager to deliver a 250-unit timber frame housing project, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

Applicants should have a proven track record in residential new builds, timber frame experience, and strong organisational and communication skills to coordinate subcontractors and trades on a fast-paced site.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Site Manager in residential new build housing.
• Experience on timber frame developments.
• Strong understanding of residential construction and build sequencing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced site environment.
• Proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence to manage subcontractors and site trades.
• Strong health & safety and quality knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the development.
• Coordinating subcontractors and site trades.
• Monitoring progress against programme and build targets.
• Ensuring plots progress efficiently through each stage of construction.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and ensuring works meet required standards.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety across the site.
• Identifying and addressing issues that could impact programme or quality.
• Ensuring subcontractors are working safely, efficiently and to agreed programmes.
• Maintaining site presentation and housekeeping.
• Assisting with site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings.
• Liaising with the Site Manager, Contracts Manager and wider project team.
• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with company procedures and NHBC standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Subcontractor management

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS CSCS First Aid

Job description

Job Description

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join a well-established and respected house builder on a large residential development in Preston. Our client is delivering a substantial 250-unit timber frame housing development and is looking for a driven and experienced Assistant Site Manager to join the team from the end of September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong residential background who is looking to join a busy site environment and play a key role in the successful delivery of a large-scale new build development.

The Role As Assistant Site Manager

You will work closely with the Site Manager and wider project team, assisting with the day-to-day management of the development and ensuring plots are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of the development.
• Coordinating subcontractors and site trades.
• Monitoring progress against programme and build targets.
• Ensuring plots progress efficiently through each stage of construction.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections and ensuring works meet required standards.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety across the site.
• Identifying and addressing any issues that could impact programme or quality.
• Ensuring subcontractors are working safely, efficiently and to agreed programmes.
• Maintaining excellent standards of site presentation and housekeeping.
• Assisting with site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings where required.
• Liaising with the Site Manager, Contracts Manager and wider project team.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with company procedures, building regulations and NHBC standards.

About You

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager within residential new build housing.
• Experience working on timber frame developments.
• A strong understanding of residential construction and build sequencing.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a busy and fast-paced site environment.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• The confidence to manage subcontractors and site trades.
• A strong understanding of health & safety and quality requirements.

Essential Qualifications

• Candidates must have all relevant qualifications and cards in date, including: SSSTS or SMSTS CSCS First Aid.
• Recent references from a new build housing role.

The Opportunity

With a start date of the end of September, this role would suit an experienced Assistant Site Manager looking for their next long-term residential opportunity and wanting to be part of a large, busy and professionally managed development. If you have the residential experience, relevant qualifications and ambition to progress within a leading house builder, we would be keen to hear from you.